My state Odisha has benefitted immensely though the activities of leading mining companies like Utkal Alumina International Limited, Hindalco, Aditya Aluminium and Essel Mining & Industries Limited, which are developing the bauxite and iron ore resources of the state through state-of-the-art exploration and mining.
Due to its exemplary work in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, the Group has set an example for other corporate houses to emulate. Through empowering the rural population, developing rural infrastructure, healthcare, education, livelihood and women empowerment, the group has set high standards of CSR that brings pride to a fan like me.
The Aditya Birla Group’s top concern for the environment is evident in its every activity. This year, keeping up with the United Nations theme of ‘Air Pollution’, ABG has pledged to create artwork out of toxic air. They have also planted over 1 million saplings to support the cause.
The group touches every Indian directly through its products and services. Right from soft drink cans to the telecom network, from big buildings to small utensils, from large infrastructure ventures to educational buildings, there is a bit of Aditya Birla in everybody’s life, including mine.
How I overcame challenges to achieve my ambitions in life so far
Right since the childhood, there were always the daunting family norms to be a perfectionist, to do the best in everything right from studies to music classes. School was an enjoyable place, where I was amidst the best attention of teachers. But the attention brought with it the biggest challenge of conducting myself in the best possible manner. From pressing the uniform to doing well in the exams, every task came with the greatest challenge, that is, to stand out in the crowd.
I always wanted to get into management. When I completed my BTech in Computer Science from the prestigious CET-Bhubaneswar, top companies selected me in campus for jobs. It was tempting to join one of them and start earning straightaway. But I somehow fought the idea successfully, working hard for CAT, and here I am in the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar. It was quite challenging to forgo jobs in hand and study for another couple of years. Focussing on CAT preparation, placements and semester exams, all at the same time was quite difficult. Time management was a big challenge for me.
Along with that, my eleven years of constant efforts resulted in being honoured with the prestigious ‘Sangeet Visharad’ in Hawaiian Guitar, a classical musical instrument. Regular practice and participation in orchestras, with the rigour of academics, has definitely been a big challenge to accomplish, all for the sake of my interest in music.
As they say, life is full of challenges, but then what is life without challenges!
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Comments
Mallhar Mohapatra
Wonderful words by a distinguished author
16 Jul 2019, 08.56 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 01.58 PM |
somesh prasad
Fantastic article! Nice flow.
16 Jul 2019, 10.02 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 01.58 PM |
Shubhransu Mishra
I am a Geologist, General Secretary, Odisha Geological Service Association, It Secretary, Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists, India.
Great. Keep it up.
16 Jul 2019, 10.04 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 01.58 PM |
Ashwin Agrawal
Great, nicely written.
17 Jul 2019, 03.04 AM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 11.22 PM |
Anshuman Mohanty
Well described her experience and challenges..Nicely written
17 Jul 2019, 09.18 AM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 11.23 PM |
Surjit Chris
Customer centric leader
Fabulous
17 Jul 2019, 11.43 AM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 11.23 PM |
Anuj Arora
Great read
17 Jul 2019, 12.22 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 11.23 PM |
Manjula Puranik
Well said, 'what is life without challenges'. All the best for a great future.
17 Jul 2019, 01.01 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 11.24 PM |
Mausam Patel
Inspiring delight words!! Good going Megha..Keed doing the same...
17 Jul 2019, 01.04 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 07.59 PM |
Aditya Panda
Interesting article, good going!
17 Jul 2019, 01.11 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 07.59 PM |
Avinash Bamania
Great and informative article...
17 Jul 2019, 02.07 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 07.59 PM |
Priyanka Valeja
Quite a nice article...
17 Jul 2019, 02.11 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 08.00 PM |
soumya mohanty
I am Soumya Mohanty . Currently working in Tech Mahindra
Liked the way you just dropped down your pen to write about this stuff
17 Jul 2019, 02.35 PM
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soumya mohanty
I am Soumya Mohanty . Currently working in Tech Mahindra
Really an amazing and inspiring piece of writing
17 Jul 2019, 03.28 PM |
Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
17 Jul 2019, 11.23 PM |
swagatika palai
Well written! Good job
17 Jul 2019, 02.39 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 08.01 PM |
Pankaj Katole
Amazing information for free. Thank you for all steps to successful story page.
17 Jul 2019, 02.58 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 08.02 PM |
Sudesna Biswas
Be civil, masters in planning, Iim Calcutta leadership management, 16 years experience in industry.
Lovely article and yes, “what is life without challenges”
17 Jul 2019, 03.16 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 08.02 PM |
Akhil MB
Very refreshing, interesting view. Quite a good read
17 Jul 2019, 03.28 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 08.02 PM |
Abhishek Jain
A must read for all who saw Aditya Birla Group from outside while growing up..especially when we come from small town and coming to bigger city for livinghood.
17 Jul 2019, 03.34 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 08.02 PM |
Bhavesh Joshi
As an HR all I can think of is they could do survive,sustain and excel because of their culture and people orientation...A great Organisation to be reckoned with and your article reflected that tone throughout. Great work
17 Jul 2019, 04.01 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
18 Jul 2019, 08.03 PM |
Simadri Acharya
Exceptionally well described. Style of writing is so engaging. This article is motivating and will boost many others.
17 Jul 2019, 04.01 PM
Anukampaa Patra
Proud of you Megha...All the best for your future ..stay blessed and happy.
17 Jul 2019, 04.04 PM
nikhil rao
Very well drafted - about self and about the company
17 Jul 2019, 05.08 PM
Gowri Shankar.M.M
Well done is better than well said and you have proved it with your great effort. You are a perfect doer and a Women of dedication. Keep up the great work!
17 Jul 2019, 06.39 PM
shekhar ponkshe
Very nicely written Article with clarity of thought and logical presentation.
17 Jul 2019, 06.52 PM
Anant Gupta
Wonderful article....
17 Jul 2019, 06.53 PM
Suraj Ramillawar
Well written and good flow .
17 Jul 2019, 07.00 PM
Babun Mallick
Nicely written article. Keep it up!
17 Jul 2019, 07.23 PM
parmy sheth
I am practicing Company Secretary and having experience of 10yrs.
Hi Megha, it really good article written by you. I really liked it. Pls share more, would love to hear you on next article too.
17 Jul 2019, 07.42 PM
Nitin Kumbhar
Well said, nice article keep it up
17 Jul 2019, 08.15 PM
Yadnesh Vichare
Good read article.
17 Jul 2019, 08.22 PM
Aditya Chewle
Well written n well put Keep it up
17 Jul 2019, 08.25 PM
Aditya Chewle
And seems ur one really talented soul .. need to read more from u !!
17 Jul 2019, 08.28 PM
Rajanikanta Behera
Interestingly inspiring
17 Jul 2019, 08.36 PM
Rajarshi Ghosh
Hi , This is Rajarshi Ghosh Currently I am working in Larsen and Toubro Ltd. as Manager HR posted in Mauritius.
Very interesting article and very well drafted as well. Wishing you all the best and have a great future ahead...
17 Jul 2019, 08.55 PM
Nitin Merani
Very well illustrated... keep up the good work.....
17 Jul 2019, 09.01 PM
Nitin Merani
Very well illustrated...
17 Jul 2019, 09.02 PM
Avishek Manna
I am a Civil Engineer, Currently working in Larsen and Toubro, Delhi Airport.
Well Jotted. Nice
17 Jul 2019, 09.18 PM
Swati Samantray
I am a professional
Incredibly well written... Keep it up
17 Jul 2019, 09.26 PM
Omkar Jambhekar
Very well illustrated. Nicely written and very informative . Worth a read article. Keep up the good work. Wishing u all the best for your future endeavours.
17 Jul 2019, 09.38 PM
Veena Nair
Interesting article. Best wishes!
17 Jul 2019, 09.47 PM
Gourab Saha
Engaging writing! Keep it up.
17 Jul 2019, 09.58 PM
Payal Bhuptani
Nicely written. Great Article!!
17 Jul 2019, 10.08 PM
Neha Parab
Very well written..!!
17 Jul 2019, 11.15 PM
Swathi Dabbiru
Very Well written Megha ! Best wishes
18 Jul 2019, 07.56 AM
Akhlesh Gandhi
Good to know a different understanding and association of "Aditya Birla Group"..Good Job done Meghan...when is the next article coming?
18 Jul 2019, 12.49 PM
sachin nair
Strategic Alliances specialist at Mahindra Insurance Brokers Limited
ABl is an Indian MNC. It has the unique privileged to become a truly Global MNC which has high recall value like say a Toyota. It should aspire to be in the global order not just by turnover by by the number of people who know it across the world.
18 Jul 2019, 07.24 PM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you!
20 Jul 2019, 12.10 AM |
Rahul Lal
Indeed an engrossing article, portraying a multi-facet dimensions. You are a blessed individual. Speaking about "The Birlas" they have been there because of their ethical & best people practice. They could come up with some successful business model each time to come up on curve of sustainably. Good writing.
19 Jul 2019, 09.26 AM
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Megha Mishra
Pursuing MBA in BM from XIMB | BTech (CSE) | Hawaiian Guitarist | Orator
Thank you so much!
20 Jul 2019, 12.09 AM |
Sithara Chandran
The article is very well written. It felt like reading a story.
22 Jul 2019, 10.26 AM